Apple issues fix for "embarrassing" Mac flaw

Apple issues fix for "embarrassing" Mac flaw Apple issues fix for "embarrassing" Mac flaw | News | PC Pro Apple issues fix for "embarrassing" Mac flaw Gallery By Reuters and Nicole Kobie Posted on 26 Feb 2014 at 08:22 Apple has issued fixes for a security... More

Apple issues fix for "embarrassing" Mac flaw Apple issues fix for "embarrassing" Mac flaw | News | PC Pro Apple issues fix for "embarrassing" Mac flaw Gallery By Reuters and Nicole Kobie Posted on 26 Feb 2014 at 08:22 Apple has issued fixes for a security flaw in its Mac computers that allows hackers to intercept data such as email, patching a major and embarrassing glitch that came to light several days ago. The security update for users of Apple's OS X computer operating software follows a fix issued for iPhones last week, meaning all Apple device users now have access to the patch. The flaw allowed attackers with access to a mobile user's network, such as a shared unsecured wireless service offered by a cafe, to see or alter exchanges between the user and protected sites such as Google's Gmail or Facebook. Governments with access to telecom carrier data could do the same, experts said. The flaw was related to the way in which well-understood protocols were implemented, and how Apple Less